How to use Zoom Image Backgrounds

Without a green screen

1. Start a Zoom meeting. At the bottom left corner of the window, find the up arrow next to the video icon, click it, then click “Choose Virtual Background”
   

   

2. Find the plus icon on the right hand side, click it, then click “Add Image”. Note: please check the system requirements as you may need to use a green screen.
   

   

3. Find your desired image file from its download location, select it, then click “open”.
   

   

   
   

   

4. The file should now be displayed in the list of options. Click to apply it as your new virtual background.
   

   

5. The image is now being used as your virtual background, and you can close the settings screen and return to your meeting.

With a green screen

1. Start a Zoom meeting. At the bottom left corner of the window, find the up arrow next to the video icon, click it, then click “Choose Virtual Background”
   

   

2. Check the box that says “I have a green screen” at the bottom of the settings window
   

   

3. Select an image from the available options, for example, one of the default images provided by Zoom. On the preview window, you’ll now see an option to “Manually pick the color of the background if the detected color is not accurate”. Click the button to show the color picker.
   

   

4. Using your cursor, place the crosshairs icon in a suitable position on your green screen to choose the green color (or blue, if you’re using a blue screen)
   

   

5. You’re now ready to add your image. Follow the steps above to select and apply your chosen image.

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